How to travel from Cologne to Lindau (Bodensee)

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Lindau (Bodensee)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Lindau (Bodensee) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $76.

Distance: 264 miles (426 km)

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$92

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$174

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$59

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6h 31m

Average total duration

6h 1m

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30m

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4h 5m

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1h 5m

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3h 0m

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10h 10m

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9h 40m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.3 - 2.5kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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Eurowings

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from Cologne to Lindau (Bodensee)

How to get from Cologne to Lindau (Bodensee) by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Lindau (Bodensee) is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
10:30PM15h10
Cologne
01:40PMLindau (Bodensee)
$411One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
10:30PM15h10
Cologne
01:40PMLindau (Bodensee)
$411One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:25PM12h30
Cologne
10:55AMLindau (Bodensee)
$931One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
01:15PM15h50
Cologne
05:05AMLindau (Bodensee)
$461One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:20AM12h55
Cologne
11:15PMLindau (Bodensee)
$691One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Lindau (Bodensee)

Travel to Lindau (Bodensee) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Lindau (Bodensee).

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Lindau (Bodensee) including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Lindau (Bodensee) is a train with an average price of $23 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Lindau (Bodensee):

A train is $17 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average $40 (€31).

A train is $53 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average $76 (€60).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Lindau (Bodensee) is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 1m.

Bus takes on average 12h 30m.

The distance from Cologne to Lindau (Bodensee) is approximately 264 miles (426 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Lindau (Bodensee) is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Lindau (Bodensee) as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Lindau (Bodensee):
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Lindau-Reutin station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Lindau (Bodensee), then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Lindau (Bodensee):
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Lindau (Bodensee) often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Zurich, Bregenz, Berlin, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lindau (Bodensee) and these popular destinations at a great price.
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